Erythrocin Stearate

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Erythrocin Stearate

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients should be counseled that antibacterial drugs including ERYTHROCIN
STEARATE Filmtab tablets should only be used to treat bacterial infections.
They do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold). When ERYTHROCIN
STEARATE Filmtab tablets is prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, patients
should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course
of therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses
or not completing the full course of therapy may (1) decrease the effectiveness
of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelihood that bacteria will
develop resistance and will not be treatable by ERYTHROCIN STEARATE (erythromycin stearate tablets) Filmtab
tablets or other antibacterial drugs in the future.

Last reviewed on RxList: 9/10/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.